2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 11%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 11% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Going downhill using the brakes often it loses power brakes because of vacuum loss. Their is a recall for this but my truck is not on it. To recalibrate the electronic brake control. The brakes still work but with no assist it is very hard to slow down. The code showed on my Chevrolet app but not when they scanned the vehicle. Code 8-9999”
NHTSA complaint #11405849, filed 2021-03, 9,000 miles“For three years I have towed several 10,000# toy hauler trailers around the country with sub standard brake systems. Each time I took the truck to the dealer to have the brakes checked, I was told that they were fine and no problems existed.with the trucks trailer brake system. After checking the trucks system myself,, I determined that the voltage to the trailer was only at 1.8v when it should have been 12v. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180133, filed 2019-02, 14,000 miles“Started to apply brakes to stop for red light. All of the sudden brake pedal went to the floor which caused me not to be able to stop for the red signal. I ran thru the intersection striking another vechicle. That car was totaled and our truck had 7k in damage. Their were minor injuries to the gentleman I struck and I received two tears in my left rotator cuff which will require a surgical repair. Seatbelt did not engage nor did the air bags deploy. I assume the seatbelt didn't work due to the brake failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11280912, filed 2019-11, 20 miles“I have a 2006 weekend warrior 3105 5th wheel. When I purchased this truck I traded in a 2011 gmc sierra 2500hd that I had not had any problems with. This 2016 is my 4th duramax I have owned a 2002, 2005, 20011 and this truck a 2016. When I am towing my 5th wheel at completely random times I get a service trailer brakes imessage on the dash. As soon as this message appears it turns off the trailer brakes. I have to find a wide spot pull over and: turn the truck off, get out, unplug the trailer and plug it back in. This resets the truck and the brakes will work until the next occurance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11310434, filed 2020-02, 63,000 miles“Brake failure on june 21 2017, caused accident same accident on november 17 2017 and again on september 1 2019. I have had the truck in shop to be fixed numerous times... Abs sensor in front right wheel was supposedly bad. It did not fix problem bc 3 rd accident happened weeks after. 9/11/19 GM released recall for break failure due to the vacuum booster. My issue is exactly what GM had just announced. Chevy dealer and GM corporate both said there was nothing wrong with brakes but they still give out slowing down intermittently. Why isnt my VIN associated with the most recent recall? …”
NHTSA complaint #11266597, filed 2019-10, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V578000Aug 30, 2018General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015–2016, GMC Sierra 2500 2015–2016, Sierra 3500 2015–2016 +3 more
- 16V069000Feb 5, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2015–2016, GMC Sierra 2500 2015–2016, Sierra 3500 2015–2016 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10251685Feb 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2024 | 39 | 27% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 12 | 12% |
| 2021 | 12 | 13% |
| 2020 | 20 | 18% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 9% |
| 2016 | 14 | 11% |
| 2015 | 37 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 9 | 18% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 23 | 11% |
| 2006 | 71 | 40% |
| 2005 | 72 | 27% |
| 2004 | 168 | 46% |
| 2003 | 247 | 55% |
| 2002 | 212 | 60% |
| 2001 | 181 | 47% |
| 2000 | 78 | 59% |
| 1999 | 47 | 58% |
| 1998 | 32 | 44% |
| 1997 | 24 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
46 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology